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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to health care insurance for surviving spouses. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing laws regarding health insurance coverage for surviving spouses in Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
1. The bill changes the cost-sharing for health insurance premiums for surviving spouses, requiring the governmental unit to pay one-half of the premium cost, with the surviving spouse paying the other half.
2. The bill repeals Section 9D of Chapter 32B, which previously terminated the health insurance coverage for surviving spouses upon remarriage.
3. The bill removes the language that terminated health insurance coverage for surviving spouses upon remarriage in Sections 11 of Chapter 32A and 9B of Chapter 32B.
4. The changes in Sections 3 and 4 will apply prospectively to surviving spouses who remarried prior to the effective date of the act and had their insurance coverage terminated.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Michael Brady (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2545 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1575 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1575.pdf |
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